In Greek Waters; A Story of The Grecian War of Independence
In Greek Waters; A Story of The Grecian War of Independence
By G. A. Henty
14 Nov, 2019
FROM THE PREFACE.........."The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27) and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story. Moreover, six years is altogether
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FROM THE PREFACE.........."The struggle known as the Greek War of Independence lasted for six years (1821-27) and had I attempted to give even an outline of the events this would have been a history and not a story. Moreover, six years is altogether beyond the length of time that can be included in a book for boys. For these reasons I have confined the story to the principal incidents of the first two years of the war; those of my readers who may wish to learn the whole history of the struggle I refer to Finlay’s well-known History of Greece, which I have followed closely in my narration." Less